Technical Manager – Retail Portfolio
Job TitleTechnical Manager – Retail PortfolioSummaryResponsible for supervising and coordinating all technical activities related to the shopping centre portfolio managed by the Company.
Ensure operational efficiency across assets, regulatory compliance of building systems and plant, proper maintenance planning, and development of multi?year capital investment plans (CapEx), safeguarding long?term asset value.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Technical Oversight: Supervision of day?to?day technical management across 50 shopping centres, ensuring operational continuity and consistent quality standards.
Continuous monitoring of building systems, coordination with on?site managers and service providers, management of periodic inspection and technical audit activities, and acceptance of inspection reports.
Routine and Planned Maintenance: Supervision and approval of routine and preventive maintenance plans, verification of scheduled works by contractors with quality and timeliness controls, prioritisation of maintenance based on risk, safety, and budget, execution of standardised procedures across the portfolio, and resolution of technical emergencies with 24/7 on?call availability.
CapEx Planning: Preparation and annual update of 3? and 5?year capital expenditure plans for each centre, assessment of plant and structural obsolescence, prioritisation of interventions, collaboration with the Asset Management team and landlords for validation, monitoring of progress and reporting, and assessment of energy efficiency and ESG opportunities in coordination with the ESG department.
Team Management: Coordination and development of a team of five technical resources, setting objectives, monitoring performance, distributing workload, identifying training needs,
and providing professional development support.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring regulatory compliance of building systems, managing relationships with regulatory bodies, supervising mandatory periodic inspections, producing periodic technical reports for management and landlords, and contributing to the definition of the annual technical budget.
QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Architectural, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical).
Registration with the Order of Engineers is a preferential qualification.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years in technical roles within facility management, technical property management or plant management, preferably in retail or large?scale retail environments.
Proven track record managing complex real?estate portfolios, multi?year CapEx planning, technical budgets, teams, suppliers and contractors.
Technical
Skills:
Solid knowledge of building systems in retail structures (HVAC, LV/MV electrical, fire protection, security, hydraulic, elevators), knowledge of technical and safety regulations, proficiency in project management tools and CMMS/CAFM, ability to read technical drawings and floor plans, and good command of English (B2 minimum).
Soft
Skills:
Operational leadership, ability to manage geographically distributed teams, results orientation,
prioritisation in high?complexity environments, analytical and synthesis skills for reporting, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and availability for national travel **%).
Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in property/asset management firms managing shopping centre portfolios.
Knowledge of energy efficiency principles and ESG certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, ISO *.
Familiarity with BIM methodologies for asset management.
Experience in redevelopment or technical refurbishment of shopping centres.
Organisational ContextThe role sits within the Asset Services Italy department of Cushman & Wakefield and liaises daily with Centre Management, PDS, ESG, HSSE, Leasing and Client Finance teams, as well as with landlords and the EMEA Centre of Excellence for technical standardisation and reporting.
Compensation and BenefitsBase salary range: €72,000 – €85,000 gross per annum (RAL).
Salary positioning depends on experience and impact.
In addition to benefits, discretionary performance?based bonuses may be awarded in line with company policies.
Equal Opportunity StatementCushman & Wakefield is an equal?opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to equity in employment and aim for a diverse, inclusive and barrier?free workplace.
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodations during the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Advisor once contact is established.
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Ensure operational efficiency across assets, regulatory compliance of building systems and plant, proper maintenance planning, and development of multi?year capital investment plans (CapEx), safeguarding long?term asset value.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Technical Oversight: Supervision of day?to?day technical management across 50 shopping centres, ensuring operational continuity and consistent quality standards.
Continuous monitoring of building systems, coordination with on?site managers and service providers, management of periodic inspection and technical audit activities, and acceptance of inspection reports.
Routine and Planned Maintenance: Supervision and approval of routine and preventive maintenance plans, verification of scheduled works by contractors with quality and timeliness controls, prioritisation of maintenance based on risk, safety, and budget, execution of standardised procedures across the portfolio, and resolution of technical emergencies with 24/7 on?call availability.
CapEx Planning: Preparation and annual update of 3? and 5?year capital expenditure plans for each centre, assessment of plant and structural obsolescence, prioritisation of interventions, collaboration with the Asset Management team and landlords for validation, monitoring of progress and reporting, and assessment of energy efficiency and ESG opportunities in coordination with the ESG department.
Team Management: Coordination and development of a team of five technical resources, setting objectives, monitoring performance, distributing workload, identifying training needs,
and providing professional development support.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring regulatory compliance of building systems, managing relationships with regulatory bodies, supervising mandatory periodic inspections, producing periodic technical reports for management and landlords, and contributing to the definition of the annual technical budget.
QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Architectural, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical).
Registration with the Order of Engineers is a preferential qualification.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years in technical roles within facility management, technical property management or plant management, preferably in retail or large?scale retail environments.
Proven track record managing complex real?estate portfolios, multi?year CapEx planning, technical budgets, teams, suppliers and contractors.
Technical
Skills:
Solid knowledge of building systems in retail structures (HVAC, LV/MV electrical, fire protection, security, hydraulic, elevators), knowledge of technical and safety regulations, proficiency in project management tools and CMMS/CAFM, ability to read technical drawings and floor plans, and good command of English (B2 minimum).
Soft
Skills:
Operational leadership, ability to manage geographically distributed teams, results orientation,
prioritisation in high?complexity environments, analytical and synthesis skills for reporting, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and availability for national travel **%).
Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in property/asset management firms managing shopping centre portfolios.
Knowledge of energy efficiency principles and ESG certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, ISO *.
Familiarity with BIM methodologies for asset management.
Experience in redevelopment or technical refurbishment of shopping centres.
Organisational ContextThe role sits within the Asset Services Italy department of Cushman & Wakefield and liaises daily with Centre Management, PDS, ESG, HSSE, Leasing and Client Finance teams, as well as with landlords and the EMEA Centre of Excellence for technical standardisation and reporting.
Compensation and BenefitsBase salary range: €72,000 – €85,000 gross per annum (RAL).
Salary positioning depends on experience and impact.
In addition to benefits, discretionary performance?based bonuses may be awarded in line with company policies.
Equal Opportunity StatementCushman & Wakefield is an equal?opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to equity in employment and aim for a diverse, inclusive and barrier?free workplace.
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodations during the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Advisor once contact is established.
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